Reviews

The Problem Child by Peter Ferguson, Michael Buckley

cecrbc's review

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

shelbyaye's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

lexi_reads_books's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

hermione_grimm's review against another edition

4.0

Love this spooky book in the series. Would recommend for older kids though, because of the eerie illustrations and demented Red.

leanbean1's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

sarahhartland's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

It’s such a treat to return to these novels I loved so much as a kid. They really hold up as the charming, fun, well-crafted stories I remember. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Fatphobia and Violence

lys_19's review against another edition

funny mysterious fast-paced

4.0

miissamy9023's review against another edition

5.0

Amazing Series.

kaehess's review against another edition

4.0

Pros: we get some stellar Sabrina and Puck moments and Uncle Jake is introduced
Cons: more fat shaming

madkatrob's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5